Thomas Edison was an American inventor born in 1847 who is famous for inventing the light bulb and electric vote counter. He had challenges in school and with his hearing but found success as an inventor, developing early technologies like the light bulb and phonograph despite facing difficulties getting his inventions to work properly. Edison conducted experiments in his home as a boy and went on to establish laboratories where he worked with other inventors to develop many world-changing innovations.

1. Thomas EdisonBy Brock

2. Early lifeThomas's family moved to Port Huron Michigan when he was 7 years old. Thomas Edison was born February 11 1847 Milan Ohio.

3. Challenges and problems Not doing good in school Edison’s wife died in 1884. It took days for the light bulb worked

4. Special talents and abilities I’m inventing lights, and the electric vote counters. Telegraph expert

5. Why I’m famousThomas Edison is famous for inventing the light bulb and electric vote counter.

6. Interesting factsThomas Edison’s first work shop was in his family’s home. At the time he was 10. Thomas Edison had serious hearing problems.

7. Important people His mom was important because he was doing bad in school his mom helped him. Mary Stillwell his wife, and other inventers.